The etiology of MS is still unknown, however it is thought that MS is may be brought on by an infection that occurs in an individual who is genetically susceptible.

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS in which activated immune cells invade the central nervous system and cause inflammation, neurodegeneration, and tissue damage. …

Aug 22, 2024 · Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the MSD Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the myelin sheath. And …

Feb 16, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) targeting myelinated axons. Pathogenesis…

Oct 12, 2025 · Illustration demonstrating the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, highlighting the immune-mediated damage to the myelin sheath, axonal degeneration, and disrupted nerve signal …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that attacks myelinated axons in the central nervous system, destroying the myelin and the axon in variable degrees and...

Oct 16, 2025 · The pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is believed to be immune-mediated, with the adaptive immune system (both T and B cells) responsible for the formation of lesions (also …

Oct 31, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration within the central nervous system (CNS). It predominantly …

Mar 11, 2022 · Klaus Schmierer, MB BS, PhD, FRCP, defines the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS).